Medical Assistant I

Union-Community-Care; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant position at Union Community Care in Coatesville, PA supports patient care under physicians, PAs, and NPs. You will perform chart prep, assist with exams, collect specimens, administer injections, and help coordinate care while maintaining confidentiality and a patient-first approach.

Requirements include completion of a Medical Assistant program (or competency assessment) and two years of on-the-job training, current CPR certification, and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or competency assessment and two years of on-the-job training.
• Current CPR certification
• English proficiency required

Responsibilities

• Conducts chart prep for each patient daily and participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Greets and prepares patients for visits, records vital signs and medical history, and updates medication lists.
• Assists with injections, procedures, and standing orders as designated by the provider.
• Prepares patients for exams and ensures accurate documentation in patient charts and e-HR system.
• Maintains exam rooms, cleans instruments, and ensures privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

CPR certification

English proficiency

Medical Assistant program

Education

Medical Assistant program

Competency assessment

Job description

Our Mission, Vision, & Model of CareAt Union Community Care, our purpose is at the forefront of all that we do: we stand for whole health to help you live your fullest life.We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well-being and the well-being of others.We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity.We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center.JOB SUMMARYThe Medical Assistant carries out orders for patient care as directed by the Medical Doctors, Physician Assistants, and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners. The Medical Assistant follows prescribed clinical workflows and participates in clinical and/or administrative tasks.SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES1. Conducts chart prep for each patient daily and participates in daily huddles with the provider. Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors, and colleagues; communicates with all patients, visitors, and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority.2. Greets and shows patients to exam room and prepares patient for visit with provider; follows SOP for documentation in the e-HR and Standing Orders appropriate to the visit typePrepares patients for exam by measuring vital signs, reviewing screening questionnaires and accurately records information in patient chart. Addresses or alerts provider of concernsReviews and updates current medication list, problem list, patient medical history, surgical history, and family history, making changes as needed. Addresses or alerts provider of concernsFollows established standards and protocols3. Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with protocol, regulatory requirements, and standards of practice.4. Prepares and assists providers with various procedures exams as designated by the provider5. Implements standing orders.6. Performs various tests upon the request of the provider, including but not limited to: phlebotomy, hearing tests, EKGs, breathing treatments, and vision tests.7. Collects blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further testing.8. Participates in test tracking and monitors overdue results.9. Administers the in-box to ensure patient communication and follow-up is completed and Clinician time is used wisely.10. Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit; maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.11. Assists provider and patient in reviewing and revising care plans and assesses patient progress; follows up with patient between visits as necessary.12. Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventative and chronic disease services.13. Collaborates with care coordination to communicate all pertinent information for promoting coordinated activities among specialists, hospital admits, and emergency department visits to obtain all necessary patient information as well as any other necessary information needed to ensure continuity of care.14. Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.15. Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Union Community Care’s privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.16. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.POSITION REQUIREMENTSGraduation from a Medical Assistant program or competency assessment and two years of on-the-job trainingMay be new graduate or have less than 2 years of relevant experienceCurrent CPR certificationEnglish proficiency requiredESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIn order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-16 are considered essential functions of the job.ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENTThis position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.